Japanese
Design
Design
Ikebana Today
This book illustrates the contemporary skills of Ikebana artists today and all are relevant to those who are not Ikebana advocats or practiiners. The books appeal is broad and breathtaking, not a leaf or stem out of place a flowe incorrectly placed.Chosen by Mit Ingelaere (author of Tranparencies reviewed eleswhere on the site) a significant member of BAFAS, Belgium's elite society of creative amateur floral designers there is a myriad of new ideas and innovation to have you pondering ..and moved.. The term amateur here describes the point that the groups members are not usually professionally and commercially occupied with flowers but more that they are hobbyists who work with them with full enjoyment .(The equivalent group in the USA is the Garden Club Of America.)
With Mit Ingelaeres strong background knowledge and floral designing experience and interest is promoting good design across the board. To do this she gathered together ikebana schools and ikebana florists she believes to be the leading lights in the Ikebana world in Belgium today . This collection of work shows the endurability of classical ikebana and its transitions into our contemporary lives.Onecan easily spot the influences it has had on modern designers. The purity and excellence of design in the book are unquestionable.
A valuable book that helps us recognise and appreciate timeless floral beauty while speaking to the artistic soul in us all.
$85.00
International Annual of Floral Art 05/06
The aim and vision is to show the innovative and international state of of floral art and design year by year..
Calling for applications from a network of master florists, master classes , designers and floral schools, and tutors,106 personalities gained entry to the first annual,with the first three places gained by Japanese florist Naoki Sasaki, Jacques Castagne of France and Daniel Santamaria from Spain.
This first Floral Art Annual 2005/ 2006 was an instant sucess , its value resounding in the global floral world. With the inclusion of designers from Russia, Asia, Japan, Nordic countries, Europe Spain, Australia and New Zealand it brought an insiders geographical,horticultural cultural and personal view of floristry and design. Each future edition is destined to be the highlight of progressive floral artists, designers and art watchers libraryand an invaluable resource of whos who and whats happening in contemporary floristry.
This is global Floral Art leading the world, a reference book and a review of world developments no serious floral artist would even think of being without.
Inspirational, intriguing,iconic.
This first Floral Art Annual 2005/ 2006 was an instant sucess , its value resounding in the global floral world. With the inclusion of designers from Russia, Asia, Japan, Nordic countries, Europe Spain, Australia and New Zealand it brought an insiders geographical,horticultural cultural and personal view of floristry and design. Each future edition is destined to be the highlight of progressive floral artists, designers and art watchers libraryand an invaluable resource of whos who and whats happening in contemporary floristry.
This is global Floral Art leading the world, a reference book and a review of world developments no serious floral artist would even think of being without.
Inspirational, intriguing,iconic.
$85.00
International Annual of FLORAL ART 06/07
The succes of the first International Annual of Floral Art published on 2006 has led directly into the second publication, of this the 2007 Annual.
And like the first it is breaking publishing records worldwide . It seems that florists and designers all over the globe want an inside view into whats happening, anywhere they can think of, and here is the very book that does it .
Floral Annual 06/07brings whats happening into their homes page by page.
An international network designers from both hemispheres andfarflung outposts, have contributed examples of their best work for the year 06/07. From the hundreds of entries,doubling last years, this second edition judging panel has assembled a raft of new Florist personalities whose fresh and innovative creations have met their exacting standards.
This time there is a wealth of Designers from Russia whose work has sent ripples spreading with winning work from Japnese artist Yuko Takagi and introductory work from Nature in Art, Dutchman, Rob Plattel.
The 'floral annual' has become a florists companion as an invaluable source of inspiration and a contemporary record of whats happening Florally ,right now.
Without doubt these editions showcase quality floral design that is shaping floristry worldwide. Be part of it as a specatator .or contribute your own work to it by the end of November each year. Enquire at info@editofloris.com and we will send you the information you need to do so.
$85.00
Michel Tcherevkoff
We just adore this book for its humour, verve, cleverness and fabulous fresh approach to flowers. Found in the MOMA store this summer we had to have it..in a lolly pink look at me slipcover, conceptual photgrapher Parisian Michel Tcherevkoff has created a delicious collection of floral fantasies conjouring up charming flower shoes and handbags.These are not arrangmentss as we know them but rather an extraordinary playful mix of leaves and flowers, berries, twigs he crafts , lays and places and fixes into imaginery accessories..then photographs..
Known by his signature style "reality with a twist" every page is a delight, and intriquing. his pieces are often more fragile and many, more emphemeal than any bouquet could be. His work is full of colourand expression and ultra modern using the latest photgraphy techniques......we wont even begin to describe...because his work is a fantasy floral feast thats enough to stay with.
A book for tired florists to enliven and treat them well and lift their spirits maybe or for those who just love and cant do without ..flowers, fashion, art and things that go pop!
As a fitting ps. its introduction is by Belgian Clothes designer Diane Von Furstenburg which gives us even more reason to put it on our shelves dont you agree?
Known by his signature style "reality with a twist" every page is a delight, and intriquing. his pieces are often more fragile and many, more emphemeal than any bouquet could be. His work is full of colourand expression and ultra modern using the latest photgraphy techniques......we wont even begin to describe...because his work is a fantasy floral feast thats enough to stay with.
A book for tired florists to enliven and treat them well and lift their spirits maybe or for those who just love and cant do without ..flowers, fashion, art and things that go pop!
As a fitting ps. its introduction is by Belgian Clothes designer Diane Von Furstenburg which gives us even more reason to put it on our shelves dont you agree?
$34.00
One Hundred HANAKUBARI
One of our most FAVOURITE finds of the year which has seen us scurry off and look for earlier titles of this stunning approach to working with cut flowers evolved through the philosophies of Keita Kawasaki.From his point of view most plants used in floral design stand naked as it were and vunnerable.(.our description!) once we have determinedly taken them from the the soil that nutures and supports them and then removed their roots so we can do what we wish with them ..in a sense give them an new enviroment and life!..
He sensitively readdresses this situation by exploring a variety of seemingly new flower rests as he calls then or flower supports, supports that one presumes have been the foundation of Japanese ikebana traditions for centuries to acheive this. To do so he shows us his arrangements with flowers and leaves, buds and blossoms leaning snugly against crossed twigs, standing strongly amogst a tracery of branches , in split bamboo places, surrounded by fine twigs, ringed in strong leaves, placed at certain angles and balanced in delicately balled root systems soft ,mosses, binding grasses..the examples go on to fufil his title , one hundred forms of Hanakaburi. His ideas and practices are refined and simple and pure in a way we wonder why we dont see more of them being used.
There is no claim by him either that that these methods are entirely original but we feel the the point is that he is directing our gaze to wards flower arranging in another way showing us, how old methods can be refreshing and worth reviving.
Perhaps by following his example we can maintain an extra sensitivity towards our materials which after our working with them allow them to shine in their own natural beauty.
He sensitively readdresses this situation by exploring a variety of seemingly new flower rests as he calls then or flower supports, supports that one presumes have been the foundation of Japanese ikebana traditions for centuries to acheive this. To do so he shows us his arrangements with flowers and leaves, buds and blossoms leaning snugly against crossed twigs, standing strongly amogst a tracery of branches , in split bamboo places, surrounded by fine twigs, ringed in strong leaves, placed at certain angles and balanced in delicately balled root systems soft ,mosses, binding grasses..the examples go on to fufil his title , one hundred forms of Hanakaburi. His ideas and practices are refined and simple and pure in a way we wonder why we dont see more of them being used.
There is no claim by him either that that these methods are entirely original but we feel the the point is that he is directing our gaze to wards flower arranging in another way showing us, how old methods can be refreshing and worth reviving.
Perhaps by following his example we can maintain an extra sensitivity towards our materials which after our working with them allow them to shine in their own natural beauty.
$85.00
Petal Work
Another of the Japanese publication we delightedly discovered while travelling in Japan .
This is a divinely charming and original work of fantasy and magic. The slightest small petals, stems twiglets, leaves and tiny vines are fashioned into fairies and small woodland or garden figurines with a simplicity that is breathtaking. Beautifully photographed each page is like a wild garden fairytale come true.
Original and spellbounding.
This is a divinely charming and original work of fantasy and magic. The slightest small petals, stems twiglets, leaves and tiny vines are fashioned into fairies and small woodland or garden figurines with a simplicity that is breathtaking. Beautifully photographed each page is like a wild garden fairytale come true.
Original and spellbounding.
$35.00
Sheibu
Sheibu
Found by us in Japan last year and soon to be published in Flanders so it qualifies for our found in Flanders tag, Daniel Osts small glossy and latest little keep sake.
It started its perfect life as a beautifully bound memory of an exhibition he did in Japan and as to be expected it’s a masterly publication which represents all Mr. Ost is known for.
Form, the t most exquisite degrees of tension and balance achievable, sympathetic harmonies of color and texture in his materials and signature use of captivating containers.
Again another book collectors item no Ost follower can be without nor newcomer to his work can leave alone.
(Check out the Armand Limnanders New York Times magazine piece on Belgium and Mr. Ost place there and beyond. Sunday of June 22. Nice reading)
NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE
Style
The Avant Gardener
By ARMAND LIMNANDER
Published: June 22, 2008
With or without flowers, the floral designer Daniel Ost creates art.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/22/magazine/22Style-t.html?ex=1371700800&en=6938628a9b1a34af&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
$58.00
Sweet Wedding
As the title suggests this is a book full of Sweet wedding bouquets. Being a Japanese publication the title maybe a little sticky for those outside of Japan where often the conotation of the word sweet, runs from visions of childlike sweetness to over sweet meringue confections in flowers.This book defies either of these descriptions but instead, includes all a Florist dreams about making.
With flowers that look as if they have just been picked from a wildflower corner of the woods to resplendant roses and lillies , the sweetness lies more in the purity of flowers for a Bride.
Here you will find refined and soft bouquets, gentle and almost shy bouquets while the brighter more daring ones are also on show.
Sweet Weddings selection can answer any Brides dreams and guide any Florists in their eternal search for inspiration
With colour coded categories one can easily skip the pinks and yellows examples and go directly to the blue or white or myriad of warmer colours quickly. Having the book arrangemed like this can be a good starting place in the first conversations between Florist and Bride when often a Bride (and her mother )know what they dont want but not sure of what they do.
Smallish and semi hardcovered it is a book to peruse, use,refer too and work from. It comes from Japaneses highly respected Mami Floral Design School..
With flowers that look as if they have just been picked from a wildflower corner of the woods to resplendant roses and lillies , the sweetness lies more in the purity of flowers for a Bride.
Here you will find refined and soft bouquets, gentle and almost shy bouquets while the brighter more daring ones are also on show.
Sweet Weddings selection can answer any Brides dreams and guide any Florists in their eternal search for inspiration
With colour coded categories one can easily skip the pinks and yellows examples and go directly to the blue or white or myriad of warmer colours quickly. Having the book arrangemed like this can be a good starting place in the first conversations between Florist and Bride when often a Bride (and her mother )know what they dont want but not sure of what they do.
Smallish and semi hardcovered it is a book to peruse, use,refer too and work from. It comes from Japaneses highly respected Mami Floral Design School..
$40.00